ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 81 | No. 12 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Inside Bishop Doran Celebrates 80 Years Pope Francis Answers Kids’ Questions In a book coming out March 1 that is illustrated by children, Pope Francis answers their questions. The Junior Observer, page 4 (CNS Photo/David Maung) Pope Visits Mexico Liliana Alderte checks her cell phone while sitting on a (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran celebrated his 80th year at a Mass priesthood, time as a judge on the Roman Rota and as bishop of Rock- cot at Lord of Mercy Church and luncheon (above right) given by Bishop David Malloy and the ford. After blowing out a candle for his cake (bottom left) and making in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, staff at the Diocesan Administration Center, Feb. 19, the day before a birthday wish, Bishop Doran thanked all those present and espe- while waiting to see Pope his birthday. Bishop Doran greeted well-wishers including Msgr. cially those employees who worked for him during his time as bishop. Francis. See two pages of Thomas Dzielak, who was attending a diocesan stewardship commis- Bishop Doran was appointed bishop of Rockford April 19, 1994, was coverage inside. sion meeting that day. Decorating the lunch room were photographs ordained and installed on June 24, 1994. He served until his retirement pages 5-6 from Bishop Doran’s past including photos from his boyhood (top left), was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on March 20, 2012. EWTN says Mother Angelica in ‘Delicate’ Condition BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE The Diocese of Rockford began airing an EWTN 5-part series on the Year of Mercy Feb. 21 on WREX- IRONDALE, Alabama— TV Channel 13 in Rockford. Read more on page 12. In an early morning tweet Feb. 22, the Eternal Word t h r o u g h community of the Franciscan Missionaries Television Network said its the Door of the Eternal Word, based in Birmingham, founder, Mother Angelica, of Mercy came together to celebrate a special Mass remains in a “delicate” con- shortly for Mother Angelica. It was “another gift dition. of God’s mercy. Mother herself is regularly Year of Mercy Series after its Members of her religious o p e n i n g fortified by the sacraments,” the order said. Airing on Rockford TV order, the Poor Clares of for the Ju- On Feb. 12, Pope Francis sent his greet- Perpetual Adoration at Our Father Michael Gaitely, MIC, (CNS photo/courtesy of EWTN) bilee Year ings to Mother Angelica from aboard the Lady of Angels Monastery narrates a five-part series on Mother Angelica founded the Eternal World of Mercy, papal plane to Cuba for his historic meet- in Hanceville, Alabama, Television Network. Sunday mornings. it said. “Al- ing with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill asked for prayers for her. of Moscow. though she page 12 In a new posting on the “To Mother Angelica with my blessing is most often sleeping, from time to time order’s website, http://olamnuns.com, the and I ask you to pray for me; I need it,” mother will give a radiant smile. There is Poor Clares extended “a heart-felt thank- the pope said. “God bless you, Mother An- This Issue you” to all who have been praying for no doubt that her heart must be ‘on things gelica.” Mother Angelica, who is 92, and partially above.’ ” EWTN released the pope’s message for Bishop Malloy ............................. 2 paralyzed. “From what I’m told, it’s not that she’s Mother Angelica later that day. Headliners ..................................... 3 “The many cards and promises of prayer completely unable to eat. It’s assisting her A native of Canton, Ohio, Mother An- The Junior Observer ................. 4 she received throughout this past Christ- to get the nutrients she needs,” said Luke gelica launched EWTN Aug. 15, 1981. The Nation/World ...........................5-7 mas season were a great consolation and Johnasen, director of pilgrimages at the initiative was met with doubt from televi- Ashes to Ashes ....................... 8-9 support,” the posting said. “Mother’s con- monastery. He confirmed to CNS that she sion executives then. Today, the networks’ Media/Arts ................................ 12 dition remains delicate and she receives had been fitted with a feeding tube. website reports that it transmits programs Around the Diocese ......... 14-15 devoted care day and night by her sisters “She’s had some up and downs the last 24 hours a day to more than 230 million Faith Forum .............................. 16 and nurses.” few months,” he said. “She’s a fighter.” homes in 144 countries via cable and other Viewpoints ................................ 17 “In God’s providence, she was able to re- In the website posting, the Poor Clares technologies. 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